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that's something new immigrants always face. He recalled that 30 years ago, there was difficulty finding interpreters for Samoan immigrants when they were new to Hawaii. "The COFA countries just happen to be the latest wave of immigrants," he said

Airlines began offering child-free zones on some flights (later joined by discounter Scoot), while in 2013, little Samoa Air shocked observers with pay-by-the-pound airfare pricing. As for that beverage cart, hurray for Virgin America

but "Happy New Year" is a trending term on Twitter. It's already 2015 in the South Pacific, including New Zealand , Samoa and Kiribati . media: quicklist: title: Voice of "Babe" the Pig Dies text: Voice-over actress Christine Cavanaugh

ceremony, teachers and other friends from his Honolulu St. Louis High waited outside the news conference with Hawaiian and Samoan leis they brought from home. Mariota came to the podium laden with greenery. "It's hard not to be emotional," Mariota

things that I experience in the tribal world,” Zimmern said. “Coral worms that come up from the depths of the ocean in Samoa . They are only harvested a couple times a decade when atmospheric conditions are right, but the locals there scoop them

longer reach, controlled the fight at will, scoring with left jabs and straight rights with hardly any opposition from the Samoan -born Australian. Leapai went down when he was hit with a left-right combination. He got up but Klitschko put him away

record of 25 title defenses also out there. Next up is Leapai (30-4-3, 24 KOs), a strong and aggressive 34-year-old Samoan from Australia who was unknown to most in the boxing world outside of his home country until his previous fight, in November

people. And like the Jamaicans of Hollywood fame, she wanted people to know her country. They were familiar with Fiji and Samoa , she felt. But not always Tonga. The royal family had a prior relationship with a Hawaiian man who had founded Makai

Did you hear? Samoa Air is adding something new to its aircraft ..... heart. It's sheer necessity. Many Samoa Air passengers are reportedly in the ..... and that adds up. Read more about Samoa Air's new "XL" class of seats

larger size, introducing XL Class. Samoa Air chief executive Chris Langton told ..... different standard sizes," he said. Samoa Air did not respond to ABC News' request for comment. Samoa Air introduced the idea of a pay-by-weight

by Ebel's mother, Jody Mangue, documented a son troubled from youth who was sent to behavioral programs in Jamaica, Samoa , Mexico and Utah. Even when he was prison, his parents tried rescue him. Jack Ebel testified in March 2011 before a

said Hunkin. "You walk fifteen steps and feel like your heart was going to explode." Hunkin, a father of four who is of Samoan descent, said that his upbringing included plenty of high-calorie, salty meals. He had always begun each day with a hearty

I did it." During the 2011-2012 season, there were 16 white girls, 14 African-American girls, two Hispanics and one Samoan girl on the Blue Springs South basketball team, Mark Bubalo, the Blue Springs School District's activities director, told

contestants on "Survivor," Russell Hantz actually appeared on the show three times. The first time, during Season 19 in Samoa , he virtually re-invented the game by lying about his background. He claimed that he was a victim of Hurricane Katrina

the longtime San Diego Chargers' chaplain, in a statement. The Seaus are of Samoan descent, and elders are the most respected and highly regarded in a Samoan family. They are often consulted when making family decisions. It is unclear when

Was it a real prank or was it staged? Polamalu has not cut his hair since 2000 and says he keeps it long as a tribute to his Samoan ancestors. His black mane, which flows out of his helmet during games, landed him an endorsement deal with Head & Shoulders

this time. "There's a lot of living left in them," he told the radio station. The boys are expected to be taken to Samoa on Monday, where they will wait two weeks for a boat to take them home, New Zealand's TV3 reported, according to The

from trash to triumph." Their 128-day voyage took them to a number of South Pacific islands, including Kiribati and Samoa . On the water, they had to deal with giant waves, high winds, and brutal temperatures. Their diet consisted of little

best-kept vacation secret I know of. There are parks in every state and in such places as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Samoa . Many parks have campgrounds and cabins at great prices, and you will save tons on food since you will bring your own

valley forever. Battle Company's guidon was immediately raised in its place. In attendance was a dark, handsome man of Samoan ancestry named Isaia Vimoto; he was the command sergeant major of the 173rd and the highest enlisted man in the brigade. Vimoto's

What Should Latinos Choose? On question No. 9, you can check "White," "Black," "Asian Indian," "Filipino" or " Samoan ," among 10 other choices, but there is no obvious category for Latinos, Arabs, or mixed race people. Instead, there's

Environmental Laboratory in Newport, Oregon. The West Mata volcano was discovered below the Pacific Ocean in an area between Samoa , Fiji and Tonga. It is six miles long and four miles wide, rising one mile from the sea floor. The top of the volcano

Island." While viewership declined over the decade, "Survivor's" still going strong, with season 19, "Survivor: Samoa ," to wrap later this month. "The Bachelor" Competing for the heart of another almost always begets drama, so why not

creation in 1923, Interpol has expanded to offer policing assistance to 188 countries. The organization most recently added Samoa , the island nation situated about half-way between New Zealand and Hawaii, to its global reach.

gays in recent weeks. On Thursday, Obama appointed David Huebner, an openly gay man, as ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa -- only the second time an openly gay person has been appointed to such a post. The House approved a bill expanding federal

rhetorical flourish: “President Obama plans to name an openly gay lawyer to serve as his ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa , administration officials said Wednesday evening. If confirmed by the Senate, the lawyer, David Huebner, would

Bailey for this entry) OTHER DISASTERS: The death toll from Tuesday’s earthquake and tsunami off the Samoan islands is now 169. Samoans traditionally bury their loved ones near their homes but because so many villages have

I prefer to do it by experiencing food and sharing culture." Whether that sharing entails hunting fruitbats in Samoa or chasing puffins in Iceland, the cultural exchange generally culminates with a meal. "I ... believe you can taste

Survivor begins its 20th cycle from Samoa on Sept. 17 and whose new show Shark ..... you liked or were surprised by? A: Samoa , where I spent much of the summer ..... and Mr. Hyde, lived out his life in Samoa and his home has been retained as a

after she first disappeared, are credible. "Either Earhart was on land somewhere south of Howard Island and North of Samoa or there was a hoaxer in that region who had the capability of sending signals on Earhart's frequency and could mimic

Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment). Johnson, who is half Samoan and half African-American, would win seven WWE championships with moves like "The Samoan Drop" and "The People's Elbow." "That was my first taste of acting